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Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory & Community Profile 2010 Table of Contents A Beloved City .......................................4 Lincoln History .....................................10 City Government ..................................11 Lincoln Chamber of Commerce ............12 Tourism ................................................14 Colleges and Universities .....................20 Arts & Humanities ................................22 Culture & Diversity ...............................24 Lincoln Neighborhoods ........................27 Transportation ......................................28 Demographic Profile ............................29 Sports & Recreation ..............................32 Web Resources .....................................36 Climate & Services ...............................37 Lincoln employment ............................38 Health Care ..........................................42 Important Phone Numbers ....................46 Alphabetical Membership Listing ..........47 Category Membership Listing ...............95 Corporate Sponsors ............................147 Tiered Members ..................................149 Advertising Index ................................152 Membership Directory 2010 - www.lcoc.com 1 Customers always come first. Just ask our customers. Most banks say their customers come first, but do you really get their full attention? TierOne Bank is one of the highest-rated banks for customer satisfaction.* Let us show you how Taking the extra step® makes all the difference. *Statistics based on research conducted by The MSR Group for TierOne Bank and compared to banks across the Midwest from The MSR Group’s 2009 national consumer study of banking satisfaction. Member FDIC tieronebank.com 048 Lincoln Chamber ad.indd 1 11/30/09 4:02:20 PM A Tradition of Service, A Commitment to Community and a Dedication to Meeting the Diverse Financial Needs of its Customers For more than a century, TierOne Bank has earned a reputation as one of the leading financial institutions throughout the Midwest. Rooted in the rich spirit and tradition of its hard working heritage, the Bank has grown to become one of the larger and more innovative financial institutions in the history of Nebraska. Customers always come first. From its urban headquarters in Lincoln to dozens of growing communities throughout the region, TierOne Bank’s foundation of financial diversity, broad resources and community bank philosophy, blended with Just ask our customers. highly trained employees focused on customer responsiveness, provides a successful combination that customers have trusted and relied upon for generations. TierOne Bank offers a wide array of financial solutions for today’s busy families and small businesses – from traditional checking and savings products to custom loan packages and special investment services for retirement or tax planning. The Bank offers these services through an extensive network of banking offices located in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas, including ten convenient offices right here in Lincoln. The professionals at TierOne Bank are committed to “Taking the Extra Step” in meeting the unique and diverse needs of every customer. Exemplary customer service . a diversity of competitive financial services . locally headquartered and managed . innovative and convenient banking offices . an uncompromising commitment to the communities it serves. These are just some of the many reasons TierOne Bank is – and will continue to be – one of Nebraska’s premier financial institutions. For more than 150 years, Wells Fargo has been helping customers succeed financially. The company opened for business during the gold rush to serve new cities and mining camps in the West by providing essential, reliable banking and express delivery services. Today, Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company that satisfies all of its customers’ financial needs, including banking, mortgage, insurance and investments. The company has one of the largest banking store networks in the nation, serving 39 states with 6,668 stores. In Nebraska, Wells Fargo is the oldest financial institution and second largest bank with 47 banking stores statewide. For more than a century, the company has focused on placing customers in Nebraska at the center of everything we do. Wells Fargo has a rich history in Lincoln dating back to 1902. The Wells Fargo Center on the northwest corner of 13th and O Streets was built in 1976. The 12-story, one-block structure became an instant architectural landmark for the city. Noted architect I.M. Pei designed the building so that when viewed from the east side, the structure resembles the outline of the state of Nebraska. Wells Fargo has 11 Lincoln locations and nearly 300 team members committed to serving our community. Our Lincoln team volunteers its time to improve the community by supporting Habitat for Humanity, Most banks say their customers come first, but do you United Way, food drives and school partnerships. really get their full attention? TierOne Bank is one of the highest-rated banks for customer satisfaction.* Let us show It’s an honor for Wells Fargo to serve our friends and neighbors in Lincoln and to contribute to our you how Taking the extra step® makes all the difference. community’s success. *Statistics based on research conducted by The MSR Group for TierOne Bank and compared to banks across the Midwest from The MSR Group’s 2009 national consumer study of banking satisfaction. Membership Directory 2010 - www.lcoc.com 3 Member FDIC tieronebank.com 048 Lincoln Chamber ad.indd 1 11/30/09 4:02:20 PM One of the Midwest’s most beloved cities Lincoln is a youthful community with a vivid future of planned expansion; identified as the “Community of Opportunity,” it is one of the fastest growing non-Sun Belt cities in the U.S. Lincoln, Nebraska, a community of over 250,000 people, continues to experience growth. Although the area is looking more like a metropolis, our small town charm remains intact. Visitors to Lincoln will find our area defined by a friendly and hospitable atmosphere and an easy-going nature. It is this friendly atmosphere that makes Lincoln a great place to raise a family. Lincoln is a family-driven community offering many museums, fun, educational activities and festivals to enjoy. cene; b c s reath si tak u in m g pa e rk v s i , l g o g lf n c i ou d rs Home to fine d e culin u s ar b a ila y a nd ln offers the exh ration of n a t , Linco a d ra titude b ; t i art ils; n a g i s an ter c sti d a friendly Midwes ity c e tre r a asu nd th e s With a primary location in the heart e r e of the nation, Lincoln boasts one of n i t y the strongest and most economi- o f cally diverse markets in the United t h e States. The Lincoln metropolitan c o area has the second-lowest u n t r metro area unemployment y s i d rate in the United States. e a l Lincoln is home to the state’s l i n government and the University o n of Nebraska. e p l a c e . 4 Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 402.436.2350 The city also offers other fine academic institutions Residents enjoy renowned performing arts and including Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union nationally ranked sporting events. Among the College, Southeast Community College, Doane attractions: the Historic Haymarket District; the College-Lincoln, Bellevue University-Lincoln, 2,200-seat Lied Center for Performing Arts; the Concordia University and Kaplan University. Sheldon Museum of Art and Sculpture; four history museums; a planetarium observatory; many Lincoln has an exceptional public education private art galleries; nine live-stage venues; a system, featuring 37 elementary schools, 10 municipal auditorium; Memorial Stadium; middle schools and 6 high schools. There are Devaney Sports Center; and Haymarket Park. 4 focus programs available to area high school students, with an emphasis on science, arts and Local workers and visitors have access to a highly humanities, technology and entrepreneurship. efficient transportation system. Lincoln Municipal The local private/religious school system includes Airport, Star Tran’s city bus service, daily Am- 38 elementary/middle school and several high trak passenger service, and limousine and taxi school choices. cab companies all make it convenient to enter and travel about the city. Lincoln’s proximity to Lincoln’s cost of living ranks below the national Interstate 80 (a coast-to-coast highway), turns average of like cities, and also boasts one of the Denver, Chicago and Minneapolis into one-day nation’s lowest health care costs, household trips. Shopping is plentiful throughout Lincoln utility bills and insurance expenses. Lincoln’s featuring Westfield Gateway, and SouthPointe cene; b c s reath low crime rate, efficient transportation, steadfast Pavilions, as well as neighborhood malls, quaint si tak u in m g business environment and advanced health care boutiques and specialty shops. pa e rk v s i , technology are just a few reasons why Lincoln l g o g lf n c consistently ranks high in livability studies. i ou d rs Home to fine d e culin u s ar b a ila y a nd ln offers the exh ration of n a t , Linco a d ra titude b ; t i art ils; n a g i s an ter c sti d a friendly Midwes ity c e tre r a asu nd th e s e r e n i t y o f t h e c o u n t r y s i d e a l l i n o n e p l a c e . membership directory 09 - www.lcoc.com 5 Downtown Lincoln, circa 1892. Nebraska State Historical Society Photograph Collections L741-489 Everyone loves a parade. Especially the people of Ameritas. In fact, since 1887 we’ve been supporting public events of every kind here in our hometown. Supporting o u r c o m m u n i t y s i n c e w e ’ v e b e e n a c o m m u n i t y. N o . 7 2 3 Life Insurance. Annuities.

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